CCTV of the thefts has now been released to the media by the family involved, who wish to remain anonymous.

Tracey Christmas, 52 of Mill Road in Stanford, Biggleswade, is caught stealing from the unnamed family after they install CCTV in their own home. Photos: SWNS

Christmas had worked for the family for 10 years and was employed to look after their horses and do odd chores around the house.

Her "clear and stupid" breach of trust caused arguments within the family she deceived and made her victims feel "physically sick" once they saw the CCTV of her rifling through their things, the court was told.